Offices and Accommodation

Small office developments are often attracted to the rural-urban fringe due to good access links. Bed and Breakfast facilities are popular often providing a second income for farms an are attractive to business people as they are within easy reach of the road network into central Birmingham.

 

The top left new, smaller scale office developments in Hockley Heath. These are popular due to their greenfield locations.

 

Top right - Bed and Breakfast facilities providing accommodation for business people accessing Birmingham and those requiring accommodation for Birmingham International Airport.

 

Bottom right - thereare still some traditional farming practises occurring at rural-urban fringe locations - arable farming.

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